Academic Administration
Timothy Horner
Head of School
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1102
thorner@ash1818.org
Business Administration St Norbert College
Masters in Business Administration Marquette University
Number of Years at the Academy: 1
Number of Years in Education: 34
Head of School
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1102
thorner@ash1818.org
Business Administration St Norbert College
Masters in Business Administration Marquette University
Number of Years at the Academy: 1
Number of Years in Education: 34
Marcia Renken
Principal
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1202
mrenken@ash1818.org
B.S. - University of Missouri, St. Louis
M.S. - Lindenwood University
Number of Years at the Academy: 36
Number of Years in Education: 39
Academy Alum '72 (8th)
Principal
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1202
mrenken@ash1818.org
B.S. - University of Missouri, St. Louis
M.S. - Lindenwood University
Number of Years at the Academy: 36
Number of Years in Education: 39
Academy Alum '72 (8th)
Pre-Primary
Cortney Pearce
Little Acorns / Lower School Science Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1401
cpearce@ash1818.org
B.A. Early Childhood Education, University of Missouri - Columbia
Masters in Curriculum and Development, University of Missouri - Columbia
Number of Years at the Academy: 4
Number of Years in Education: 9
Little Acorns / Lower School Science Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1401
cpearce@ash1818.org
B.A. Early Childhood Education, University of Missouri - Columbia
Masters in Curriculum and Development, University of Missouri - Columbia
Number of Years at the Academy: 4
Number of Years in Education: 9
Samantha Weiss
Pre-Primary Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1405
sweiss@ash1818.org
B.A. Elementary Education, Lindenwood University
M.A. Education with an emphasis in Character Education, Lindenwood University
Missouri Certifications: Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (birth-3rd grade) and Elementary (1-6)
Number of Years at the Academy: 9
Number of Years in Education: 10
Pre-Primary Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1405
sweiss@ash1818.org
B.A. Elementary Education, Lindenwood University
M.A. Education with an emphasis in Character Education, Lindenwood University
Missouri Certifications: Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (birth-3rd grade) and Elementary (1-6)
Number of Years at the Academy: 9
Number of Years in Education: 10
Alli Alarcon
Pre-Primary Teacher
aalarcon@ash1818.org
B.A. Elementary Education, Lindenwood University
M.A. Education with an emphasis in Character Education Certified Birth—6th grade
Number of Years at the Academy: 2
Number of Years in Education: 3
Pre-Primary Teacher
aalarcon@ash1818.org
B.A. Elementary Education, Lindenwood University
M.A. Education with an emphasis in Character Education Certified Birth—6th grade
Number of Years at the Academy: 2
Number of Years in Education: 3
Ivy Stewart
Little Acorns Assistant
istewart@ash1818.org
B.A. Journalism and Political Science from George Washington University
Number of Years at the Academy: 2
Number of Years in Education: 2
Little Acorns Assistant
istewart@ash1818.org
B.A. Journalism and Political Science from George Washington University
Number of Years at the Academy: 2
Number of Years in Education: 2
Primary
Paige Murray
Primary Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1411
pmurray@ash1818.org
B.S. - University of Missouri, St. Louis
Number of Years at the Academy: 20
Number of Years in Education: 22
Primary Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1411
pmurray@ash1818.org
B.S. - University of Missouri, St. Louis
Number of Years at the Academy: 20
Number of Years in Education: 22
First Class
Missy Kaemmerlen
First Class Homeroom Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1416
mkaemmerlen@ash1818.org
B.S. - University of Kansas
Number of Years at the Academy: 21
Number of Years in Education: 21
First Class Homeroom Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1416
mkaemmerlen@ash1818.org
B.S. - University of Kansas
Number of Years at the Academy: 21
Number of Years in Education: 21
Second Class
Christina Soukenik
Second Class Homeroom Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1413
csoukenik@ash1818.org
Second Class Homeroom Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1413
csoukenik@ash1818.org
Number of Years at the Academy: 2
Number of Years in Education: 3
Academy Alum '12
Number of Years in Education: 3
Academy Alum '12
Third Class
Michelle Grojean
Third Class Homeroom Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1498
mgrojean@ash1818.org
Number of Years at the Academy: 16
Number of Years in Education: 24
BA Elementary Education, Maryville University
MEd University of Missouri-St. Louis
Third Class Homeroom Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1498
mgrojean@ash1818.org
Number of Years at the Academy: 16
Number of Years in Education: 24
BA Elementary Education, Maryville University
MEd University of Missouri-St. Louis
Fourth Class
Mary Reepmeyer
Fourth Class Homeroom Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1302
mreepmeyer@ash1818.org
B.S. - Saint Louis University
M.A. - Maryville University
Number of Years at the Academy: 16
Number of Years in Education: 18
Academy Alum '96
Fourth Class Homeroom Teacher
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1302
mreepmeyer@ash1818.org
B.S. - Saint Louis University
M.A. - Maryville University
Number of Years at the Academy: 16
Number of Years in Education: 18
Academy Alum '96
Fifth and Sixth Class
Megan Horner
Math
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1303
mhorner@ash1818.org
B.A. - Saint Louis University
Number of Years at the Academy: 36
Number of Years in Education: 36
Math
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1303
mhorner@ash1818.org
B.A. - Saint Louis University
Number of Years at the Academy: 36
Number of Years in Education: 36
Tammy Strother
Religion and Social Studies
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1301
tstrother@ash1818.org
B.S. - University of Missouri, St. Louis
Number of Years at the Academy: 12
Number of Years in Education: 17
Religion and Social Studies
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1301
tstrother@ash1818.org
B.S. - University of Missouri, St. Louis
Number of Years at the Academy: 12
Number of Years in Education: 17
Michael Taylor
Science
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1217
mtaylor@ash1818.org
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Secondary Geography, University of Hull, UK Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography, University of Hull, UK Number of Years at the Academy: 6
Number of Years in Education: 18
Science
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1217
mtaylor@ash1818.org
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Secondary Geography, University of Hull, UK Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography, University of Hull, UK Number of Years at the Academy: 6
Number of Years in Education: 18
Guthrie Kimball
Language Arts
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1325
gkimball@ash1818.org
B.S. Missouri State University
At the Academy since 2020
In education since 2020
Language Arts
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1325
gkimball@ash1818.org
B.S. Missouri State University
At the Academy since 2020
In education since 2020
Seventh and Eighth Class
Nagehan Hill
Literature and Writing
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1309
nhill@ash1818.org
B.A. and M.A. - Rutgers University
M.F.A. - Columbia University
Number of Years at the Academy: began in January 2023
Number of Years in Education: 14
Literature and Writing
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1309
nhill@ash1818.org
B.A. and M.A. - Rutgers University
M.F.A. - Columbia University
Number of Years at the Academy: began in January 2023
Number of Years in Education: 14
Bob Lampen
Math
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1328
blampen@ash1818.org
B.A. in Mathematics - Park University
Masters Degree in Education - Baker University
At the Academy since 2019
In education since 2001
Math
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1328
blampen@ash1818.org
B.A. in Mathematics - Park University
Masters Degree in Education - Baker University
At the Academy since 2019
In education since 2001
Mary Furay
Theology and History
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1310
mfuray@ash1818.org
B.A. - Webster University
M.A.T. - Webster University
Number of Years at the Academy: 12
Number of Years in Education: 17
Theology and History
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1310
mfuray@ash1818.org
B.A. - Webster University
M.A.T. - Webster University
Number of Years at the Academy: 12
Number of Years in Education: 17
Other Faculty
Maureen Stoll
Physical Education
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1211
mstoll@ash1818.org
At the Academy since 2023
In education since 2015
Graduate Certificate, Health and Physical Education, Eastern Washington University
JD, Tulane University School of Law
BS, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Physical Education
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1211
mstoll@ash1818.org
At the Academy since 2023
In education since 2015
Graduate Certificate, Health and Physical Education, Eastern Washington University
JD, Tulane University School of Law
BS, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Michelle Hagen
Art
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1324
mhagen@ash1818.org
Art Education Degree-UMSL
BFA -UMSL, with a minor in Art History
Missouri Teaching Certification K-12
Training and Experience in Trauma Informed Classroom
Number of Years at the Academy: 2
Number of Years in Education: 5
Art
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1324
mhagen@ash1818.org
Art Education Degree-UMSL
BFA -UMSL, with a minor in Art History
Missouri Teaching Certification K-12
Training and Experience in Trauma Informed Classroom
Number of Years at the Academy: 2
Number of Years in Education: 5
John Storjohann
Computer Science
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1208
jstorjohann@ash1818.org
B.S. - Lindenwood University
Number of Years at the Academy: 42
Number of Years in Education: 42
Computer Science
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1208
jstorjohann@ash1818.org
B.S. - Lindenwood University
Number of Years at the Academy: 42
Number of Years in Education: 42
Gayle Kramer
Music
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1323
gkramer@ash1818.org
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Minor in Business Administration
Certification in Vocal Music
Certification in Instrumental Music
At the Academy since 2023
In education since 1987
Music
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1323
gkramer@ash1818.org
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Minor in Business Administration
Certification in Vocal Music
Certification in Instrumental Music
At the Academy since 2023
In education since 1987
Office and School Staff
Janis Dougherty
School Nurse
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1104
jdougherty@ash1818.org
Number of Years at the Academy: 4
Number of Years in Education: 45
Nursing Diploma Jewish Hospital School of Nursing
BS in Nursing University of Missouri St. Louis
MS in Nursing Jewish Hospital at Washington University
School Nurse
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1104
jdougherty@ash1818.org
Number of Years at the Academy: 4
Number of Years in Education: 45
Nursing Diploma Jewish Hospital School of Nursing
BS in Nursing University of Missouri St. Louis
MS in Nursing Jewish Hospital at Washington University
Advancement
Colleen Leahy
Special Events & Alumni Functions Coordinator
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1602
cleahy@ash1818.org
Number of Years at the Academy: 1
Number of Years in Education: 5
AB - Miami University; JD - University of Dayton School of Law
Special Events & Alumni Functions Coordinator
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1602
cleahy@ash1818.org
Number of Years at the Academy: 1
Number of Years in Education: 5
AB - Miami University; JD - University of Dayton School of Law
Lisa Tebbe
Director of Marketing and Communications
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1620
ltebbe@ash1818.org
Academy Alum '80
Director of Marketing and Communications
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1620
ltebbe@ash1818.org
Academy Alum '80
Jennifer Quick
Director of Admissions
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1108
jquick@ash1818.org
At the Academy since 2023
In education since 2003
B.S. Journalism - Kansas State University, 1994
M.S. Ed, Curriculum and Instruction - Avila University, 2023
Master of Arts and Leadership, Theology - Gonzaga University (Anticipated Graduation 2025)
Director of Admissions
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1108
jquick@ash1818.org
At the Academy since 2023
In education since 2003
B.S. Journalism - Kansas State University, 1994
M.S. Ed, Curriculum and Instruction - Avila University, 2023
Master of Arts and Leadership, Theology - Gonzaga University (Anticipated Graduation 2025)
Business Office and Technology
Shrine and Archives
Margaret Munch, RSCJ
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1304
mmunch@ash1818.org
At the Academy since 1991
In education since 1960
(636) 946-6127 ext. 1304
mmunch@ash1818.org
At the Academy since 1991
In education since 1960
Facilities
Cafeteria Staff
